Ugandan president Paul Kagame and the president of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo have witnessed the signing by their respective foreign affairs ministers of a general cooperation agreement, which has marked the beginning of extensive bilateral ties.

Obiang arrived in Rwandan capital Kigali for a two-day state visit on Monday as the two Presidents looked towards boosting trade.

The agreement covers a number of sectors, including economy, investment; job creation, security, transport, and mutual support in global affairs.

A key component of the agreement between Guinea and Rwanda include frequent flights from Rwanda to Equatorial Guinea.

President Kagame and president Obiang agreed to work together more closely to foster bilateral and intra-African ties. Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea are members of the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas.

African presidents have a broader agenda to enhance closer ties among their countries

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